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The steep green hill sits beside the tall church in the middle of Bectan Sands. No-one ever goes up there apart from the people in the houses because a rumour goes around about a boy went up there and never came back. There is a shallow spring with fresh water that runs down the steep hill.

During the South African World Cup there is going to be live football on the beach. A projector is going to beam most of the matches onto a large screen near to the Ice Cream stall.

Miss Young has said she will be opening the stall to sell soft drinks and food during the matches (she is not allowed to sell any alcohol), and Clare McCree, of Number 10, has said she will arrange a BBQ too. Being a firefighter, she should be able to make sure it is safe.

The villagers of Bectan Sands were treated to the wonderful site of a whole load of tall ships passing by the coastline this week. It was part of the "Tall Ships Race" between Bristol and Liverpool. Mrs. Shaw, a customer at the village grocers, said;

It was a lovely sight to see. Early in the morning in the distance towards Rivermouth, out of the mist, appeared several old ships with their sails fully open travelling North. It was like looking out on an old fashioned sea.

There will be a charity cricket challenge to be played in Forest Town during the Spring Bank Holiday, between Bectan Sands, Rivermouth and Forest Town. Local residents are being asked to put their names down to play for their team.

As well as the cricket there will be lots of other activities to try. There will be cake stalls, face painting, strongman challenge, children's fancy dress competition, as well as a small funfair.

All proceeds from these matches will go to local retired sailors and fishermen fund. Please come along on Monday May 31st and support this cause.

Bectan Sands locals are worried about the pollution that seems to be getting worse along the beach. Every morning there is a foamy scum along the edge of the sea that smells funny. Gradually during the morning it seems to dissolve and disappears into the sea.

The mayor has said that tests are going to be carried out on the foam to find out what it is, and where it has come from. Mr. Quimby has also said that there is no reason for people not to go onto the beach while the tests are carried out.

A local nature lover said that this was a result of global warming. He said;

This is caused by the water being warmer and allowing bacteria to grow quicker. This is due to global warming and is telling us we need to look after the sea.